Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs and autism?

Do you possess the unique blend of kindness, supportiveness and the ability to educate pupils with SEND in the local community?

If so, Banks House School is looking for someone like you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant.

Banks House School has a warm and inclusive educational environment, committed to providing outstanding education, which is child led and involves the outdoors.

Our school's mission is to create a nurturing and empowering space, which enables our pupils to flourish in their communication and outdoor learning in preparation for adulthood.

Each child's unique abilities are celebrated, and their individual needs are met with understanding and compassion through a bespoke curriculum.

All our staff have the opportunity to work with great facilities with daily opportunities to take pupils into the community to practise and consolidate life skills.

We believe in investing in people and offer exceptional opportunities for professional development for all our staff.

Cascade Children's Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. The successful applicant will undergo relevant safeguarding checks.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Responsibilities:

To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

To support pupils with their indoor and outdoor learning under the direction of teachers and management

To support teachers with any administrative tasks

To promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Prepare and present displays

Take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils

Support pupils to develop their skills of independence and communication

Support the use of ICT in the curriculum

Complete all daily cleaning checks

Administer first aid and/or medication (once trained)

Support pupils with personal care (as appropriate)

To carry out such additional functions that may be required of you from time to time.

Requirements:

Be available to work full time hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm)

A full UK driving licence

Willing to undertake medication training

Willing to provide personal care to students

A commitment to working outside in all weathers

If you have any further questions please contact: recruitment@cascade-care.com

The recruitment process for this position will be in two stages: a panelled interview and a tour of Banks House School.

Please note:

Closing date: 17th October

Interview date - 4th November

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,785.00-24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person